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Catherine and Robert Palmer Gallery
Athenaeum Art Center | 1955 Julian Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113 | (619) 269-1981 | Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM–4 PM; every second Saturday during the Barrio Art Crawl, 5–8 PM
Staff and Faculty Exhibition
July 11–August 8, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 11, 5–8 PM
We are pleased to announce our Faculty & Staff Exhibition in the Palmer Gallery at the Athenaeum Art Center. The heart of the Athenaeum’s School of the Arts is our faculty, whose knowledge and expertise embrace all aspects of fine art. In this exhibition of our teaching artists’ current work, viewers will enjoy the broad range of mediums and techniques that characterize our faculty’s versatility, from painting to book arts, printmaking, ceramics, illustration, painting, and beyond. Their dedication to lifelong learning and exploration continues to inspire students who take classes in both our Logan Heights and La Jolla studios. The Faculty & Staff Exhibition reflects the Athenaeum’s ongoing commitment to fine arts education and its role as a vibrant cultural hub in San Diego’s art community.
In addition to faculty, members of the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library staff who are artists are also presenting their work, reflecting the shared creativity and passion for the arts that infuse every part of our organization.
Joseph Clayes III Gallery
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library | 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 | (858) 454-5872 | Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM–5:30 PM
34th Annual Juried Exhibition
Juror: Paul Mpagi Sepuya
August 1–October 10, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, July 31, 2026, 5:30–7:30 PM
One of the most prestigious juried shows in San Diego, selected artists will exhibit their work in our galleries, receive excellent exposure, and mingle with both artists and art lovers at an opening reception. Prize winners, including the recipient of the Leslie Von Kolb Memorial Award, will be announced at the opening reception. Free and open to the public.
The call for entries for the Athenaeum's 34th Annual Juried Exhibition will open April 1 through June 30, 2026. Artists may enter up to three different works for juror consideration for this exhibition, which will open July 31. Our juror this year is artist Paul Mpagi Sepuya. Entry fee per artist is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Visit ljathenaeum.org/juried-exhibition for updates.
All entries must be submitted through the online portal: https://zfrmz.com/td5qpNYC9VU3i1E7FNQ6
The portal is open April 1 through June 30, 2026.